RESEARCH OF CRITERIA AND LEVEL SOCIAL MATURITY OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The article considers an issue of social maturity of university students. The study is aimed at systematizing the criteria of social maturity, as well as identifying diagnostic tools for assessing its level. Value-motivational, cognitive, emotional-volitional, behavioral, civil criteria and indicators of social maturity are proposed, taking into account the conditions for obtaining higher education. Tools are analyzed to assess the level of relevant personal characteristics and competencies. The combination of these criteria allows us to assess the level of social maturity of the individual, the degree of readiness for active and productive life in modern society. To effectively assess the level of social maturity of students, a diverse diagnostic toolkit is needed, including both self-assessment and external assessment. The presented material will be useful for teachers of higher education to prepare graduates for effective functioning in society. Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of students’ social competence allows them to identify individual development needs and adjust the educational process to achieve optimal results.